September 20th 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also the Democratic nominee for president, joined forces with television producer Oprah Winfrey for a live streaming rally called ‘Unite for America’ in Farmington Hills, Michigan on Thursday. The event was a platform for Harris to discuss her views on important issues and address any concerns that the public may have.
In recent times, former President Donald Trump has been known to make controversial statements, but this time, it was Harris who made headlines with her bold remark. During the livestream town hall with Winfrey, Harris proudly revealed that she is a gun owner and even issued a stern warning. ‘If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,’ she stated. Winfrey, who was taken aback by this statement, replied, ‘Yes, yes. I hear that, I hear that.’
Despite the seriousness of her words, Harris couldn’t help but break into a laugh, acknowledging the sensitivity of her comment. ‘Sorry, probably should not have said that,’ she said, still chuckling. ‘But my staff will deal with that later.’ Harris then went on to reveal that her running mate for the vice presidency, Tim Walz, is also a gun owner.
Winfrey, who was surprised by this revelation, questioned Harris about her stance on the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects the right to keep and bear arms. Harris clarified that she believes in this amendment and has no intention of taking away anyone’s guns. She simply wants to implement common sense gun control measures, such as stricter background checks for potential buyers and reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons.
Harris also shared a chilling experience from her town halls at colleges last year, where she asked students if they had participated in active shooter drills from kindergarten through high school. ‘Almost every hand went up,’ she recalled. ‘It was bone chilling.’ This only emphasizes the urgent need for stricter gun control laws in the country.
As the vice president, Harris currently lives in the heavily guarded Naval Observatory residence in Washington, DC. However, she also owns a handgun for personal safety, which is kept in a secure place in her home in California. Her statement about shooting anyone who breaks into her house comes just four days after Secret Service agents prevented a potential second assassination attempt on President Trump at his Florida golf course.
While Trump is advocating for less restrictions on guns and ammunition, Harris stands firm in her belief that sensible changes need to be made in order to protect the citizens of America. As she stated, ‘I’m not trying to take everyone’s guns away. I believe in the Second Amendment.’ The ultimate goal is to create a safer society for all.
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